Presented by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in collaboration with the American Heart Association, this congressional briefing will explore The State of Obesity 2017: Better Policies for a Healthier America. Speakers will cover the latest national obesity rates and trends, highlight promising approaches states and localities have undertaken to ensure healthy communities, and offer recommendations for leaders and policymakers to prioritize efforts that help all Americans lead healthier lives.

Congressional Briefing on the

Need for Surgical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

In collaboration with theCongressional Global Health Caucus, the Global Alliance for Surgical, Obstetric, Trauma and Anesthesia Care (G4 Alliance) and ReSurge International, a founding member of the G4 Alliance, are pleased to invite you to join us for a Congressional Briefing on the need for surgery in low- and middle-income countries on February 4, 2015 from 1:00-3:00 pm.